PhD Research Scientist - Biotechnology

Title: PhD Research Scientist - Biotechnology

Location: Manchester

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Type: Permanent

SRG is working with a highly innovative company that has been creating specialty products for a range of markets, including personal care and cosmetics, for over 30 years. They are seeking a PhD Research Scientist to support the development of natural specialty ingredients from both microbiological and plant sources for the personal care market, specifically hair care. This is an excellent opportunity to develop new products and have a significant impact within the company.

Role / Description

• Develop natural hair care ingredients for the applications team to test.
• Design and develop processes for extraction from plant and other bio-based sources to create hair care ingredients.
• Design and develop microbial fermentation processes for the production and purification of hair care ingredients.
• Develop technical transfer packages for commercial production of ingredients and assist in process transfer.
• Conduct analysis using techniques such as HPLC, MS, and enzymatic assays.
• Plan and progress projects to ensure successful completion.
• Accurately record experimental data and produce formal reports.
• Confidently present data to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide technical assistance to other departments, for example, participating in discussions with sales, applications, and quality teams to aid product development and launch.
• Keep up to date with current academic literature and market developments.

Requirements

• PhD in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry (or similar).
• An MSc with proven industrial experience in research will also be considered.
• Understanding of cell cultivation for the production of metabolites and/or cell lysates.
• Experience and knowledge of metabolic pathways and enzymes.
• Experience and knowledge of developing bio-processes.
• Understanding of aseptic technique.
• Knowledge and/or experience of extraction techniques from natural sources is desirable.

Benefits

• 37.5 working hours/week, 8.30 am to 4.40 pm, Mon-Fri.
• Excellent company pension.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specializing in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical, and medical device sectors.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to [email]. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on [phone number removed].